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COBB Lecture Series
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Charles H. Rivkin
Chairman and CEO Motion Picture Association (MPA) |
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| Charles H. Rivkin is Chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association (MPA), the leading advocate of the global film, television, and streaming industry. Current MPA members include Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
Drawing on 30 years of experience as a media executive and a leading U.S. diplomat, Rivkin advocates for policies that drive investment in film and television production, protect creative content, and open markets. He champions the economic and cultural power of film and television to communities around the world. Rivkin is also responsible for the MPA’s iconic movie ratings system, which has served parents and moviegoers for more than 50 years. He also serves as Chairman of the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) the world’s largest content protection coalition dedicated to combatting digital piracy. In 2021, Rivkin received the Spanish National Police Merit Cross -- with distinction for content protection efforts -- the highest law enforcement decoration bestowed on a civilian. Prior to joining the MPA, Rivkin served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business (2014 – 2017) and as the United States Ambassador to France and Monaco (2009 – 2013). During his posting, Rivkin was personally awarded the Légion d’honneur with the rank of Commander by the President of France. He also received the city of Paris’ highest honor, la Grande Médaille de Vermeil de la Ville de Paris, and was presented with the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award. Before his government service, Rivkin worked in the media and entertainment sector for more than 20 years. During that period, he served as President and CEO of Jim Henson Company, home to The Muppets and other award-winning film and television franchises and beloved characters. He also was CEO of WildBrain, where he won a BAFTA Award as an Executive Producer of the hit children’s television series Yo Gabba Gabba!, and Fast Company named him one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business. Rivkin serves on the boards of the American Academy of Diplomacy, the American Film Institute, and Via Transportation Inc. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the U.S. Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN), and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He received his bachelor’s degree from Yale University in political science and international relations and his M.B.A. from Harvard University. |
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2023
6:00 P.M. ET (In-Person) Reception Immediately Following
Storer Auditorium Miami Herbert Business School ( Directions) |
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